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Low-cost substrate offers superior quality and appearance

Problem: A digital print provider bidding on 250 store window graphics wanted a superior quality, competitive cost substrate that was better than 13 ounce, three-ply laminated PVC. Solution: Frontlit Extra cast-coated banner and graphic substrate combines a streamlined base scrim and lighter PVC coating. The lacquer topcoat provides brilliant image reproduction, dimensional stability, superior print [...]

By |2008-09-01T00:00:00-05:00September 1, 2008|

Sunbrella performance yarn for indoor and outdoor applications

Problem: Designers of trend-setting outdoor living spaces require furniture with stylish fabrics suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Solution: The Everyday Color Indoor/Outdoor Collection from J. Ennis Fabrics uses Sunbrella® performance yarn to create the look, color and performance essential to the home decor market. SOURCE J. Ennis Fabrics

By |2008-09-01T00:00:00-05:00September 1, 2008|

Fabric-coated insert covers staples seamlessly

Problem: Using traditional PVC stripping to hide staples on a staple-in awning system detracts from the looks, especially when used with woven or textured fabric. Solution: The CaMillion™ fabric-coated insert covers staples with a tailored look. It seats down into the staple channel of the extrusion and doesn’t stick up above the fabric plane. It’s [...]

By |2008-09-01T00:00:00-05:00September 1, 2008|

UV-optimized fabric coatings show image detail

Problem: Customers with wide-format inkjet printers with UV-curable inks want fabrics that capture the image’s detail and vibrant color. Solution: UV-optimized fabric coatings give customers professional results with synthetic or natural fibers. After-treatment or lamination isn’t necessary, and the printed product is durable and resists environmental impacts. All UV-optimized products are recyclable, and UV-optimized Cotton [...]

By |2008-09-01T00:00:00-05:00September 1, 2008|

CoverTrax system hides screws and tracks on structures

Problem: Unsightly awning screws and tracks mar the aesthetics of an otherwise attractive structure. Solution: The CoverTrax system features white PVC track, unique small-size keder tape and four PVC lower panels that slide into place over screws and provide a fresh and pleasing appearance. SOURCE Bainbridge International

By |2008-09-01T00:00:00-05:00September 1, 2008|

Mini Motel offers travelers portable shelter

Weather delays, flight cancellations, security checks and skyrocketing fuel costs are making it tough for airplanes to get off the ground. Frequent flyers find themselves grounded too, stuck overnight in noisy, cavernous airports waiting for the blizzard over Pittsburgh to relent. No lodging, no blankets, no privacy and no sleep—unless you happen to bring your [...]

By |2008-09-01T00:00:00-05:00September 1, 2008|

Rainier produces permanent and semi-permanent cottages

Daydreaming about a cottage in the woods? Rainier Industries, Tukwila, Wash., may make those dreams a reality for customers with its new Rainier Cottage, a handcrafted canvas and Douglas fir structure for permanent or semi-permanent use. Sturdy enough for use year-round in most climates, the cottage’s 100-percent cotton Army Duck canvas is water repellent, mildew [...]

By |2008-09-01T00:00:00-05:00September 1, 2008|

Versatile contract fabrics reflect automotive heritage

Inspired by the great ‘age of the automobile,’ when design and innovation coupled with a strong sense of optimism, the Motor City Collection of 11 versatile contract fabrics embodies the style, design, durability and exuberance of Detroit’s automotive heritage in the 1950s. Drawn from the classics, the designs are inspired by the past but offer [...]

By |2008-08-01T00:00:00-05:00August 1, 2008|

Hybrid printer offers economy and versatility

The new ValueJet 1608 Hybrid printer prints direct to rigid substrates and roll-to-roll, offering both economy and versatility for projects such as indoor and outdoor signage. The versatility and fast production of the Mutoh printer are enhanced by its use of MUBIO Ink, a new BIO ink technology exclusive to this printer, composed primarily of [...]

By |2008-08-01T00:00:00-05:00August 1, 2008|

Eco-friendly finishes enhance wovens and nonwovens

The Balance™ program from TSG Incorporated delivers a suite of finishes that enhance both woven and nonwoven products while leaving a smaller eco-footprint. Broad variety of green finishing options includes water and stain repellents, polyester backings and abrasion enhancements, flame retardants, antimicrobial finishes and high-performance finishes. Each process is formulated to be more planet-friendly than [...]

By |2008-08-01T00:00:00-05:00August 1, 2008|
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